**Independence Day**in the U.S., is an annual holiday commemorating the formal adoption by the Continental Congress of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, in Philadelphia. Although the signing of the Declaration was not completed until August, the Fourth of July holiday has been accepted as the official anniversary of U.S. independence and is celebrated in all states and territories of the U.S.
The holiday was first observed in Philadelphia on July 8, 1776, at which time the Declaration of Independence was read aloud, city bells rang, and bands played. It was not declared a legal holiday, however, until 1941. The Fourth is traditionally celebrated publicly with parades and pageants, patriotic speeches, and organized firing of guns and cannons and displays of fireworks; early in the 20th century public concern for a "safe and sane" holiday resulted in restrictions on general use of
fireworks. Family picnics and outings are a feature of private Fourth of July celebrations.
Independence Day is one of my favorite holidays. I like because go to watch baseball and fireworks with my friends. This past 4th of July I went to see a Long Island Ducks game. The Ducks played well scoring four runs. It was a good game to watch even though they lost by one run. After the game we stayed and watched a cool fireworks show. Independence Day is also special to me because my family usually has a barbecue with lots of food and good dance music.
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**Independence Day** in the U.S., is an annual holiday commemorating the formal adoption by the Continental Congress of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, in Philadelphia. Although the signing of the Declaration was not completed until August, the Fourth of July holiday has been accepted as the official anniversary of U.S. independence and is celebrated in all states and territories of the U.S.
The holiday was first observed in Philadelphia on July 8, 1776, at which time the Declaration of Independence was read aloud, city bells rang, and bands played. It was not declared a legal holiday, however, until 1941. The Fourth is traditionally celebrated publicly with parades and pageants, patriotic speeches, and organized firing of guns and cannons and displays of fireworks; early in the 20th century public concern for a "safe and sane" holiday resulted in restrictions on general use of
fireworks. Family picnics and outings are a feature of private Fourth of July celebrations.
Independence Day is one of my favorite holidays. I like because go to watch baseball and fireworks with my friends. This past 4th of July I went to see a Long Island Ducks game. The Ducks played well scoring four runs. It was a good game to watch even though they lost by one run. After the game we stayed and watched a cool fireworks show. Independence Day is also special to me because my family usually has a barbecue with lots of food and good dance music.